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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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